~Meaty Frijoles~ (Pinto Beans)

~Ingredients~

6 c. of Water
3 c. dry Pinto Beans
4 Large Carrots chopped
1/2 diced onion
5 cloves minced garlic
1 lb Ground beef
Salt
Pappy's Seasoning
Italian seasoning

~Saute~
Onion, ground beef and Garlic

~add~
Water, beans and carrots
Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.
Cook for approx 2 hours. Technically the beans are done after about an hour, but we like them more tender so I cook mine for more like 3 hours.

~Serve~
Wrap in a tortilla topped with Cheese, Salsa, Olives, Guacamole, Tomatoes ect.
Or in a bowl topped with all of the above, with Tortilla or toast on the side!

~Substitutions~
Corn for the Carrots
Stewed or diced tomatoes for part of the water.

~makes~
1 med Stew pot
Serves about 8